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  1. benjamin

    Why British ?

    This was recently posted on Sugden's FB page: The ‘British Sound’ Exporting our products to different countries around the world, we often hear the term ‘British Sound’. So what does it mean? We think it all began in the 60’s and early 70’s when the UK had an abundance of companies...
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    What's British in your system?

    Sweet:thumbsup:
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    Line Magnetic Audio CD 515

    I was speaking with a "all in one" store (HT/home automation/2 channel) store last week from Alberta and I asked which of the 3 has sustained his business and he said definitely 2 channel has consistently been his bread and butter and is the part of the business that keeps him going. So it is...
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    What speakers from the 70's or 80's are still made today?

    Graham Audio is making BBC licensed LS3/5, LS5/9 and LS5/8. They've even hired Derek Hughes (he left Harbeth to work for Paul Graham). His Dad was one of the original owners of Spendor.
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    Line Magnetic Audio CD 515

    I never like hearing about shops closing, it makes me nervous. However I know of 2 shops in Ontario that have recently opened...which gives me hope:)
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    Hello.....Again!

    Thanks again, i appreciate the warm welcome back!
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    Hello.....Again!

    Thanks everyone:)
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    Hello.....Again!

    Thanks, I'll try to keep more active!
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    Hello.....Again!

    I just noticed, my "little guy" in my avatar that I created when I joined is turning 16...LOL! I still like that pic though:)
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    Hello.....Again!

    It's been a very long time since I've been active on AK.....way back when I even hosted a get together when we lived in Brampton. I think when I joined I was a hobbiest, then I opened Arcadia Audio soon after and was running it from my home for over a decade. However last year, I decided to...
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    Sonneteer Orton

    I've really enjoyed following this conversation about the Orton. I have lots of experience with different speakers and Sonneteer (Penaudio are superb), but I was interested in your impressions with the Mark Audio drivers. I've had a sheet of 17mm Baltic birch here waiting to do a single driver...
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    Hello...again!

    Thanks guys! have never left the audio scene, just doing different things, this past summer I accepted sales rep/agent positions with a number of lines for Canada and very recently the US. Its been an eye opener and a very interesting experience so far....most importantly its still fun to do:)
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    Selling My LS3/5A's and AB1's

    The Graham Audio LS5/9 and LS5/8 are now available in the US/Canada with the LS3/5 due to arrive next month.
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    Hello...again!

    Thanks! I'm just looking at my profile pic, and my little guy in the photo is 15 now and we have an 11yo daughter! I'll have to do some peeking around to see if I recognize some of the old names:)
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    Hello...again!

    It's been a very long time since I've visited the AK site, glad to see its still a thriving community of audio enthusiasts!
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    Have you seen the Thorens TD 309?

    That silver disc is actually a weight that's used to balance the table.
  17. benjamin

    Toronto Meet - Jan 14, 2006

    Unfortunately I have to send my regrets, a couple of deliveries and an audition have come up and I won't be able to make it. Unfortunately business doesn't wait!! I look forward to seeing the pics! Have Fun, Scott
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    CES 2006, anyone?

    The show was great, but exhausting....lots of fun toys! Anyone else make it? Scott
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    Toronto Meet - Jan 14, 2006

    I've just spent the last week at CES, if my wife lets me out, I'll stop by to say hello. I'll try to bring along something, maybe the new Roksan Radius5 turntable, who knows! Cheers, Scott
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    Toronto Meet - Jan 14, 2006

    I'll still plan to stop by and say Hello! Scott
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    CES 2006, anyone?

    1 week to go!
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    Toronto/Southern Ontario/ Western NY meet

    Sounds like fun, I could bring along some different things if guys were interested. But the 7th won't work for me I'll be at CES. Scott
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    CES 2006, anyone?

    Booked my plane ticket a few weeks ago...I'll be there :banana: I'll be taking my laptop and camera with me...I'll try to get a few pics posted for you guys to see. Scott
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    How to ground a phono pre-amp?

    Well...its all fixed now! The symptoms were a hum and a horrible scratchy noise coming when an LP was played. I arrived was very perplexed as the styli looked in good condition, tried it grounded and then un-grounded...same thing. I tried one last thing before I was going to pack up the...
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    How to ground a phono pre-amp?

    Thanks, The phono pre-amp does have a post for a ground, its the av receiver I'm concerned about. In my limitted experience with AV receivers, there is no ground screw. Scott
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